This position is located in Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Readiness Services (AJV), Enterprise Services Directorate (AJV-H), Budget Analysis and Formulation Group (AJV-H6).
This Group is responsible for providing comprehensive financial services and analytical expertise that enables ATO, FAA, and DOT customers to make informed decisions and run operations cost effectively and efficiently in support of the core mission to maintain the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS).
The Program Manager serves as a Team Manager within the Budget Analysis and Formulation Group (AJV-H6), overseeing a diverse and geographically distributed team of highly skilled analysts, typically through subordinate managers. This role involves coordinating the efforts of multiple organizations to achieve the strategic objectives of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Program Manager is responsible for making significant commitments regarding programs and budgets for a major organization and aligning programs and activities with the mission and goals of Enterprise Services, Mission Readiness Services, and the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Key responsibilities include leading complex national financial and budget projects and programs that align with the objectives of AJV, the ATO, and the FAA.
The Program Manager must apply a deep understanding of the technical aspects of budget formulation and business analysis to guide the team in gathering, analyzing, classifying, and prioritizing ATO Operations program funding requirements. This involves setting standards for accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness while ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines, as well as evaluating data analysis efforts to ensure proper assessment and prioritization of requirements.
The Program Manager must have a thorough understanding of budget and administrative policies and procedures, as well as a comprehensive grasp of the objectives of AJV, the ATO, and the FAA. They should also have a strong understanding of management principles and strategic planning, enabling them to integrate the work and requirements of multiple programs and projects to achieve the mission.
The role involves defining, acquiring, and allocating budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives across multiple projects and disciplines. This includes managing the budget, reallocating resources among teams, acquiring additional resources when necessary, and participating in the development of long-term requirements that span organizational lines. The Program Manager also proposes future funding needs and recommends funding levels to senior leadership.
The role requires managing dependencies between projects and addressing any issues and risks that could affect the program at the project or organizational level. The Program Manager coordinates the various phases of the budget process to enhance strategic insight and recommend solutions to meet ATO needs.
Lead and integrate budget planning processes for programs, projecting both short- and long-term needs, maintaining necessary documentation, and coordinating with all stakeholders. Additionally, the Team Manager formulates and validates program budget requirements, assessing operational needs and developing recommendations that align with program goals and funding constraints.
Review historical financial data, expenditure trends, and funding allocations to ensure accuracy and justify budget requests, coordinating with finance teams, department leads, and executives to confirm budget priorities and resource distribution.
The Program Manager identifies areas for cost optimization, ensuring efficient targeting of requirements to meet program objectives, and ensures that budget proposals comply with organizational policies, government regulations, and financial guidelines.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Jamie.K.Leja@faa.gov · 1 (202) 267-8715
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $150392 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-31 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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